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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.51, 592.01 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.51, 592.01 and 240.94 is: 360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.51 : 592.01 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.51/592.01 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.51x = 592.01 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.51x = 142,638.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,638.89/395.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.65

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